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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.39, 22,489.79 and 4,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.39, 22,489.79 and 4,998.87 is: 7,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.39 : 22,489.79 = 4,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.39/22,489.79 = 4,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.39x = 22,489.79 × 4,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.39x = 112,423,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,423,511.54/14,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.20

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